My Other Life: Doug Schoon, astronomy enthusiast

Doug Schoon, industry chemist and chief scientific adviser for CND. In his other life: astronomy enthusiast.

Crazy

Maggie recalls one crazy client who lost it right before her eyes.

Behind The Scenes: Here Comes the Teacher

Spotting the Spa Imposter

The distinction between a spa and a salon is a blurry one — at times the designation is more a marketing tool than any real indication of the level of service. NAILS asked writer Pamela Yaeger — a beauty industry outsider — to sample a few nail spas in her area and give us her perspective on what makes a spa the real deal.

Everything You Need to Know About SEO

The Internet is the source for a lot of fun (Pinterest, Facebook, eBay, Etsy, Buzzfeed, etc.) but if you are a salon owner with a website, it can be a scary place too. Sure, clients can find you by Googling (which accounts for sending 91% of traffic to a particular site according to Moz.com), but they can also find your competitors or DIY tutorials as well. You’ve spent the time and resources on running a salon and building a website, so here’s how to make sure your business gets found and not lost in the shuffle.

The Theme’s the Thing: Parisian

Inspired by La Belle Époque, this salon is just as lovely as it is eco-friendly.

Do You Know Doug Schoon's Brain?

I know I have mentioned Doug Schoon’s Brain on here before, but I think it is worth mentioning over and over until every person on the planet has seen it! Did you know that he would

They Really Can't Tell

I think this is the problem. Seriously. Long have professionals passionately debated the reasons why people continue to go to cheap, lousy salons and pay for cheap, lousy nails. I've always wondered: Don't they know those are ugly

Do You Know Where Your MSDS Are?

What you need to know about your Material Safety Data Sheets.